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Mashable Connect Agenda: 15 Exciting Sessions to Learn From

Mashable’s largest conference, Mashable Connect, is returning to Orlando, FL from May 3-5, and this year we'll bring together the brightest minds to discuss key trends on the horizon and what digital professionals are thinking for the future.

We're excited to announce the Mashable Connect 2012 agenda. This year's lineup of content covers a wide range of topics that you need to know now and for the future.

These speakers will both educate and inspire. They bring a diverse mix of experience, insight and case studies. Also, this year we are introducing a few break-out sessions to dive deeper into some of the topics most impacting our businesses and professions.

You'll also walk away with practical digital solutions to your business challenges. But Mashable Connect is more than just a conference. It is an opportunity for Mashable's community to come together offline in a unique setting — to go beyond traditional networking.

This is the conference for the Connected Generation — you don't want to miss it!

Event Information

Our annual destination conference, Mashable Connect, brings our community together for three days to connect offline in an intimate setting at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World®. Registration is now open.

Held in a unique location away from everyday distractions, Mashable Connect is a rare and valuable opportunity to be surrounded by digital leaders across industries. You’ll spend time with Mashable’s passionate and influential community, hear from top speakers who will provide insight into the the technologies and trends that are shaping the next era of digital innovation, and get to spend time with the Mashable team.

To keep Mashable Connect as intimate as possible, only a limited amount of tickets are available.

A Look Back at Last Year’s Mashable Connect

Mashable Connect 2011 Recap [VIDEOS & PICS]

5. Mashable Connect Dinner

Attendees connect over delicious food.

4. Social TV Panel with HBO and Bravo

Sabrina Caluori (left), director of social media and marketing at HBO, and Lisa Hsia (right), executive vice president at Bravo Digital Media, talk with Mashable reporter Christina Warren about the future of television and social TV.

7. Conversation on Stage

Mashable's associate editor for marketing and media, Lauren Indvik, talks with Greg Clayman, publisher of The Daily. Clayman discussed the iPad-only publication's first few months and its goals for the future.

6. Jump!

Attendees show their excitement at Epcot.

8. Karaoke

The Mashable editorial team shows its true talent on stage during karaoke with a live band.

2. Keynote Speech

1. Mashable Connect Race Powered by Gowalla

Team members check in to a race location at Magic Kingdom during the Mashable Connect Race powered by Gowalla.

9. Speed Networking

Attendees making lots of connections in a short period of time during Speed Connections.

10. "The War Room"

This is where the stories about Mashable Connect were created.

11. David Karp

Founder and CEO of Tumblr talks about the power of identity on the web.

12. Adam Hirsch

Adam Hirsch, Mashable's COO, makes an announcment.

13. Adam Rich

Adam Rich, founder and editor-in-chief of Thrillist, presents talks about how e-mail is the fundamental social medium.

14. Christy Tanner

Christy Tanner, general manager and executive vice president of TV Guide Digital talks about how social media is (and is not) transforming the entertainment business.

15. Josh Williams

Josh Williams, CEO of Gowalla, discusses what brands and consumers can expect for the future of location. He says these apps should be used for crafting the narrative of your life, as defined by the places you go, the people you meet and the photos you capture.

16. Zach Sniderman

Zach Sniderman, Mashable's assistant features editor, introduces speaker Aaron Sherinian, executive director of communications and public affairs for the United Nations Foundation.

17. Aaron Sherinian

Aaron Sherinian, executive director of communications and public affairs for the United Nations Foundation, addresses crowdpushing and why non-profits want your help.

18. Steve Rubel

Steve Rubel, executive vice president of global strategy and insights at Edelman, delivers his presentation, "Authority in the Age of Overload."

19. Sharon Feder

Sharon Feder, Mashable's managing editor, gives a speech.

20. David Jones, Sharon Feder & Adam Ostrow

Keynote speaker David Jones, global CEO of Havas and Euro RSCG, hangs out with Mashable's Sharon Feder and Adam Ostrow.

Supporting Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsor opportunities are available for Mashable Connect. This is an excellent opportunity to get in front of Mashable’s passionate and influential audience. Contact sponsorships@mashable.com for opportunities.

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